Program Manager - High-Performance Building Courses

Studio for High-Performance Design and Construction•Newton, MA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Studio HPDC, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainable building practices, is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the delivery of its High-Performance Building courses. These courses target mid-career builders in Eastern Massachusetts, with a focus on the 'High-Performance Building for Carpenters' flagship program. The organization aims to make careers in sustainable building accessible and to decarbonize the built environment. The Program Manager will be involved in course development, managing educational programs, and ensuring alignment with the organization's mission. This role requires a blend of program management, data analysis, facilitation, creativity, cultural competency, and technical expertise in sustainable building. The Program Manager reports to the Executive Director and works 30 hours per week. This is a part-time position with no direct reports, except for potential short-term internships.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in developing and delivering educational programs, preferably in sustainable building, energy efficiency, or environmental sustainability.
Experience with instructional design and adult learning.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and drive them to successful completion: developing and executing workplans, delivering complex project activities on a timeline and budget.
Familiarity and some direct experience with high-performance building practices, including energy efficiency, renewable energy systems, sustainable materials, and green building certifications.
Comfort and skill operating in a small, growing organization where systems and processes are being built as work is delivered.
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Expertise with cultural competency: understanding diverse cultural backgrounds, histories, and experiences of students.
Passion for environmental sustainability and a commitment to promoting high-performance building practices.
Skilled at use of Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

Use of Canva, Squarespace, social media platforms.

Responsibilities

Support Studio HPDC marketing efforts for High-Performance Building courses, including creating social media posts and brochures, and using social media to identify new builder relationships.
Manage the pipeline of course participant leads and relationships to encourage new and repeat enrollment.
Create summary materials describing Studio HPDC’s courses and their impact for various audiences.
Manage the data and logistics of participants and facilitators, including payments, information, completion data, and support for tuition grants.
Organize and deliver facilitator preparation and debrief sessions, and orientation for guest professionals.
Prepare training sites for each session, including setting up tables, chairs, printed materials, projectors, mock-up assembly materials, tools, plans, food, and beverages.
Ensure course materials are up-to-date, in stock, organized, and shareable with partners and funders.
Capture and track feedback on the course, participant learning outcomes, and outreach efforts, summarizing data for internal and external audiences.
Support grant writing and fundraising campaigns related to the course and its expansion.
Engage and build inclusive relationships with diverse external stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, technical educators, policymakers, learning scientists, donors, and community members.
Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and community outreach activities.
Participate in and contribute to building science community discussions.